There will be 2 info events for the 2026 EIC funding calls: WP2026 Info and additional info for the new funding pilot Advanced Innovation Challenges.

EIC Work Programme 2026 – Online Info Day

Date: Thursday, 13 November 2025
Time: 09:30–16:45 CET
Location: Online
Event calendar invitation: Online Info Day - EIC Work Programme 2026 | EIC & EIE | Horizon Europe NCP Portal

This Info Day will present the new EIC Work Programme 2026, including:

• Key updates and new features in the 2026 programme
• Insights from previous successful projects
• Introduction of a new funding scheme: EIC Advanced Innovation

The event will cover the three main EIC funding schemes:

• EIC Pathfinder – for advanced research on breakthrough technologies
• EIC Transition – for transforming research results into innovation
• EIC Accelerator – for scaling up high-risk, high-impact innovations

EIC Advanced Innovation Challenges Info Day

Date: Monday, 17 November 2025
Time: 14:00–16:15 CET
Location: Online
Event calendar invitation: Online Info Day – EIC Work Programme 2026 - Advanced Innovation Challenges | EIC & EIE | Horizon Europe NCP Portal

This Info Day will introduce the new Advanced Innovation Challenges scheme, designed to drive breakthrough innovation through staged funding and stronger integration of user and demand perspectives. Representatives from the European Commission (EISMEA, DG RTD, DG CNECT, JRC) will present the 2026 challenges and answer questions from participants.

Programme Highlights:

• 14:00–14:10: Opening – Why Advanced Innovation Challenges in EIC WP 2026
• 14:10–14:30: Overview of Advanced Innovation Challenges 2026
• 14:30–15:15: Accelerating Physical AI: Embodied Intelligence for Robotics
• 15:15–16:10: Translating Disruptive New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) into Practice
• 16:10–16:15: Closing Remarks